JP4011441B2 - 車両のインストルメントパネル構造 - Google Patents

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JP4011441B2
JP4011441B2 JP2002249031A JP2002249031A JP4011441B2 JP 4011441 B2 JP4011441 B2 JP 4011441B2 JP 2002249031 A JP2002249031 A JP 2002249031A JP 2002249031 A JP2002249031 A JP 2002249031A JP 4011441 B2 JP4011441 B2 JP 4011441B2
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義文 田岡
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Priority to PCT/JP2003/005856 priority patent/WO2003095272A1/ja
Priority to CNB038156652A priority patent/CN100363209C/zh
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B60R21/04—Padded linings for the vehicle interior ; Energy absorbing structures associated with padded or non-padded linings
    • B60R21/045—Padded linings for the vehicle interior ; Energy absorbing structures associated with padded or non-padded linings associated with the instrument panel or dashboard
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B60R21/23—Inflatable members
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B60R21/235—Inflatable members characterised by their material
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    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/04—Padded linings for the vehicle interior ; Energy absorbing structures associated with padded or non-padded linings
    • B60R2021/0407—Padded linings for the vehicle interior ; Energy absorbing structures associated with padded or non-padded linings using gas or liquid as energy absorbing means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • B60R21/20—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
    • B60R21/215—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member
    • B60R2021/21525—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components characterised by the covers for the inflatable member the lid being fixed on the bag, or forming part of the bag wall, or the bag itself being used as wall liner
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16—Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B60R21/23—Inflatable members
    • B60R21/231—Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration
    • B60R2021/23169—Inflatable members characterised by their shape, construction or spatial configuration specially adapted for knee protection
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/16—Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
    • B60R21/20—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components
    • B60R21/203—Arrangements for storing inflatable members in their non-use or deflated condition; Arrangement or mounting of air bag modules or components in steering wheels or steering columns

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JP2002249031A JP4011441B2 (ja) 2002-05-10 2002-08-28 車両のインストルメントパネル構造
AU2003235927A AU2003235927A1 (en) 2002-05-10 2003-05-09 Instrument panel structure for vehicles
DE60323966T DE60323966D1 (de) 2002-05-10 2003-05-09 Armaturenbrettkonstruktion für fahrzeuge
EP03723314A EP1504969B1 (en) 2002-05-10 2003-05-09 Instrument panel structure for vehicles
US10/513,775 US7367587B2 (en) 2002-05-10 2003-05-09 Instrument panel structure for vehicles
PCT/JP2003/005856 WO2003095272A1 (fr) 2002-05-10 2003-05-09 Structure de tableau de bord destinee a des vehicules
CNB038156652A CN100363209C (zh) 2002-05-10 2003-05-09 车辆的仪表台面板结构
KR1020047018160A KR100646268B1 (ko) 2002-05-10 2003-05-09 차량용 계기 패널

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